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could learn there was paid For Lumber $90.00 To Mr Kennedy the Preacher 50.00 To Carpenter 50.00 For Freight 19.00 To the Steward of the church 9.00 leaving baln unaccounted for of 82.48 $300.48 I called on Mr Diossy and asked him if he thought it was right to obtain money for repairs of a church and school for the Freedmen and use it in that way, "He said that he considered he had a right to use it as he thought best" [[left margin]] 1869 Jan 4 [[/left margin]] Henry Grimes Thibodeaux Lafourche Parish $47.50 For repairs on M. E. Church The colored people then say that no repairs have been made There are other matters connected with this mans transactions. As soon as I can get all the facts I will report [[left margin]] Jan 12 [[/left margin]] J H Reams Baton Rouge La $400.00 For repairs om Murphy School House lately turned over to the American Miss Association They have employed a Teacher & have an excellent school [[left margin]] Jan 14 [[/left margin]] J Bacon Houma Terrebonne Par $20.00 For repairs on School buildings at Houria & Woodlawn Plant [[left margin]] Jan 15 [[/left margin]] C A Myers New Orleans La $119.85 For school Books purchased - and distributed